2002 Lincoln LS
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Owner complaints
121 complaints21 involved a crash9 injuries
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- Service brakes · Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
The contact owns a 2002 Lincoln LS. The contact stated while driving at 50-55 MPH, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. The brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he stood on the brake pedal until the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2002 Lincoln LS. The contact stated while driving at 50-55 MPH, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. The brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he stood on the brake pedal until the vehicle responded 8-10 minutes later. The vehicle speed was 120 MPH at the time the contact regained control of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The contact shifted into neutral (N) and veered to the side of the road where the vehicle came to a complete stop. The contact then shifted into park (P). However, the RPMs revved up to 5,000 MPH. The contact turned off the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.
- Suspension
I have a 2002 lincoln LS v8 the passenger ball joint came loose and broke had it fixed driver side has now came loose and rattling
- Traction control system
The contact owns a 2002 Lincoln LS. The contact stated that the advanced traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that they were unable to provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000. The vin was not available.
- Steering · Suspension
Both driver and passenger side lower ball joints have fractured, been replaced and have fractured again. the stud post itself continues to fracture above the control arm mounting hole, despite both ball joints being replaced and retorqued to manufacturer recommended tightness.
- Service brakes
My daughter was a restrained driver on a highway ---in rush hour traffic, moving about 55mph. the car in front of her braked suddenly and when my daughter pushed on the brake it went to the floor and she had no brakes. she clipped that car rear end and swerved right'hitting a second car as…
My daughter was a restrained driver on a highway ---in rush hour traffic, moving about 55mph. the car in front of her braked suddenly and when my daughter pushed on the brake it went to the floor and she had no brakes. she clipped that car rear end and swerved right'hitting a second car as she got to the shoulder. she scrapped along the metal rail for a distance and then went off the road in to a gully and hit a pole and an dirt embankment. both air bags deployed. the light pole did not look damaged, I think the pole must have had a large cement base, based on the extent and shape of the front end damage. the car IS totaled. the air bags did a great job. she has a bad sprain on her ankle that she was trying to brake with and sore everywhere. a family member works at ford . he asked me to check the brake fluid since both front and rear brakes failed. I checked the brake peddle and it went to the floor without any resistance. I checked the brake reservoir and it was full. my family member told me to submit this report.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2002 lincoln LS. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact was unaware if the failure occurred while driving or upon starting the vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.*pm*jb
- Air bags · Structure › Body
'Takata recall' I was driving and was in a car accident. There was major damage the front of my car and the airbags never deployed.
- Air bags
Passenger side air bag light IS on. When I turn the key on the light come on the display.
- Air bags
Airbag light IS on
- Engine · Unknown or other · Vehicle speed control
When I drive approximately 35 miles, my 2002 lincoln LS wants to overheat and shut down on me. I have to wait till it cools down and then start it up and proceed on my way.
- Electrical system · Power train
TL* the contact owns a 2002 lincoln LS. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle lost power and shut down. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and restarted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred and the headlights went out. When the vehicle was…
TL* the contact owns a 2002 lincoln LS. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle lost power and shut down. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and restarted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred and the headlights went out. When the vehicle was restarted, the headlights illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
- Fuel/propulsion system · Suspension
Cadilac converter rattle and make loud noises. Idler stay high, ive changed it three times dealer even tried, but wants me to keep spending money on other ideas they have of what the problem IS
- Air bags
TL* the contact owned a 2002 lincoln LS. While driving approximately 60 mph, another vehicle drove through a stop sign and crashed into the front driver and passenger side of the vehicle. Only the front passenger side air bag deployed. A police report was filed. The driver was wearing a seat belt…
TL* the contact owned a 2002 lincoln LS. While driving approximately 60 mph, another vehicle drove through a stop sign and crashed into the front driver and passenger side of the vehicle. Only the front passenger side air bag deployed. A police report was filed. The driver was wearing a seat belt, but the force of the crash injured the contacts neck, fractured his back in two places, and fractured his sternum. The contact also sustained extensive pains in the lower back and buttocks due to no air bag deployment on the driver's side upon impact. The contact had to continue treatments and was medicated daily because of the crash. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The insurance company towed the vehicle to a yard and the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the contact was uncertain if they investigated the failure in conjunction with the insurance company. The vin and failure mileage were not available.
- Structure › Body · Unknown or other
Dealer sold me a vehicle that the entire frame IS rusted away. Big rust holes on undercarriage
- Power train
No matter what IS done the check transmission and everything error comes up and car shifts hard and slips I see I am not the only one having this problem seems all of the LS cars are doing the same thing.
- Air bags
While driving down preston hwy I rear ended a truck in front of me as I was unable to stop in time. Potential totaled car with heavy front end damage yet the air bag never deployed. 207,000 miles on the car.
- Air bags · Service brakes · Unknown or other
2002 lincoln LS , air bag warning light continues to stay on. Have had to drive car for 3 yrs like this while having fear of air bag not working in case of an accident. 3 mechanics have tried to fix and it only turns off for a few min.s after they attempt a fix with the wiring. The mileage then…
2002 lincoln LS , air bag warning light continues to stay on. Have had to drive car for 3 yrs like this while having fear of air bag not working in case of an accident. 3 mechanics have tried to fix and it only turns off for a few min.s after they attempt a fix with the wiring. The mileage then began about 80,007. about 1.5 yr ago (may 2014) my ac /heater core fluid began leaking. it worsened when ac was turned high, took about 2 months before burning smell was continuously coming from engine after running ac and fluid was always dripping. 6 months (jan 2016) ago my brake pedal began fluttering when depressed. I had the control arms, ball joints and brakes/rotors replaced. The brake pedal still flutters when slowing from 30 mph quickly. My lincoln LS mileage IS 86,605
- Air bags
2002 lincoln LS , air bag warning light continues to stay on. Afraid to drive car for fear of air bag not working in case of an accident. this lincoln LS mileage IS 73,503
- Engine · Steering
TL* the contact owns a 2002 lincoln LS. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the ball joint was loosen causing the contact to loose control of the steering. In addition, the vehicle was overheating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed…
TL* the contact owns a 2002 lincoln LS. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the ball joint was loosen causing the contact to loose control of the steering. In addition, the vehicle was overheating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, three months later the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 212,000.
- Service brakes · Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 2002 lincoln LS. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. The brake pedal was depressed, but failed to stop the vehicle. The emergency brakes also failed to slow down the vehicle. The contact had to turn off the vehicle in order to slow down. The vehicle…
TL* the contact owns a 2002 lincoln LS. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. The brake pedal was depressed, but failed to stop the vehicle. The emergency brakes also failed to slow down the vehicle. The contact had to turn off the vehicle in order to slow down. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
- Power train
I was driving down the street went to a stop light stopped and as I proceeded to go it started sounding like a bus the sound underneath the hood of a car and it was acting like it was slipping I pulled over turn my car off got back in and started going again and it got louder the noise did it…
I was driving down the street went to a stop light stopped and as I proceeded to go it started sounding like a bus the sound underneath the hood of a car and it was acting like it was slipping I pulled over turn my car off got back in and started going again and it got louder the noise did it sounded like a big bus and it felt like it was pulling me dragging me back like as if I had the emergency brake on or something but I did not. Then I started to smell something burning light oil or something
- Air bags
TL* the contact owned a 2002 lincoln LS. While driving approximately 50 mph, there was debris in the road that caused the rear driver side tire to seize. The vehicle crashed into a guard rail. The air bags failed to deploy. The front passenger sustained contusions to the head, fractured ribs, and…
TL* the contact owned a 2002 lincoln LS. While driving approximately 50 mph, there was debris in the road that caused the rear driver side tire to seize. The vehicle crashed into a guard rail. The air bags failed to deploy. The front passenger sustained contusions to the head, fractured ribs, and a bruised sternum that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000.
- Engine · Power train
The transmission slips after it gets to 40 mph from 5TH gear to 4TH gear.
- Engine · Power train
TL* the contact owns a 2002 lincoln LS. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping out of gear. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the transmission. In addition, the vehicle was overheating without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who…
TL* the contact owns a 2002 lincoln LS. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping out of gear. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the transmission. In addition, the vehicle was overheating without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the thermostat, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
- Suspension
TL* the contact owns a 2002 lincoln LS. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the trailing arm became fractured. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the trailing arm failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10177863This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended.
- 10156863Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
- 10155551Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
- 10018745Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
- 10017925Water/moisture in cop wells - dtc p0301-p0308 - 3.9L engine - vehicles built through 5/1/2004.
- 10017917Unusual engine noise or engine knock concerns due to regular fuel.
- 10014674Customer satisfaction program 04b20. Rear seat latches and owner guide label for vehicles that may have a rear seat latch that IS difficult to latch and supplemental latch verification instruction label which should be affixed to the owner guide.
- 10014672Day time running lamps.
- 10014594Vibration felt for a few miles of driving after parking.
- 10014165Aluminum corrosion - service tip.
- 10014138Safety belt retraction speed.
- 10014086General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10014062Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
- 10013369General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures.
- 10013321Am/fm and cellular phone reception interference - service tip.
- 10013116Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.
- 10013090Musty odor from climate control.
- 10013066Musty ordor from climate control.
- 10013060Climate control a/c service tech tips.
- 10012964Am fm and cellular phone reception interference .
- 10012954Safety belt web stop button service.
- 10011162Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. To include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.
- 10011159Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
- 10009321Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns.
- 10008581Cooling system-motorcraft premium gold engine coolant-serivce tips.
- 10008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock.
- 10008357New service headlamp now available.
- 10008308Brakes-abs/ats (antilock braking system/advance trac system) diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) b1288?b1289 diagnosis-service tips.
- 10008293Advance trac indicator illuminated - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1286.
- 10008287Advance trac indicator illuminated - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1287.
- 10008286Advance trac indicator illuminated - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1286.
- 10008188Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and hard start/long crank.
- 10007401Squeak/clunk noise from the front stabilizer bar area.
- 10005092Intermittent engine quit on decel/stops/turns. Oasis.
- 10004923Ngs service card version 11.0 or higher must be used for advancetrac (ivd) calibration.
- 10004912Squeaking noise when switching climate control between panel, floor and panel/floor modes.
- 10004886Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporative emission system.
- 10004063Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0133 and/or p0153.
- 10004027Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips.
- 10003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included.
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